North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture



Analysis North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture ‘June 25 Day of Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism’ not mentioned in state media Colin Zwirko June 25, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun, June 26, 2017 \| Anti-U.S. slogans and propaganda posters depicting missiles flying at the American mainland were carried during a mass rally on June 25, 2017 North Korea has sent a clear signal that it is still leaving space to improve relations with the U.S., after authorities apparently decided to skip public annual celebrations this week of the “June 25 Day of Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism.” State propaganda has traditionally run campaigns on and around June 25 -- the day in 1950 when the Korean War began -- to foment anti-U.S. sentiment and inspire revenge for alleged war atrocities. North Korea has sent a clear signal that it is still leaving space to improve relations with the U.S., after authorities apparently decided to skip public annual celebrations this week of the “June 25 Day of Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism.” State propaganda has traditionally run campaigns on and around June 25 -- the day in 1950 when the Korean War began -- to foment anti-U.S. sentiment and inspire revenge for alleged war atrocities. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture

‘June 25 Day of Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism’ not mentioned in state media

Colin Zwirko June 25, 2021

North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture

Rodong Sinmun, June 26, 2017 | Anti-U.S. slogans and propaganda posters depicting missiles flying at the American mainland were carried during a mass rally on June 25, 2017

North Korea has sent a clear signal that it is still leaving space to improve relations with the U.S., after authorities apparently decided to skip public annual celebrations this week of the “June 25 Day of Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism.”

State propaganda has traditionally run campaigns on and around June 25 -- the day in 1950 when the Korean War began -- to foment anti-U.S. sentiment and inspire revenge for alleged war atrocities.

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